姑姑 (gū gu) — (father's sister) aunt

Definition

Your father's sister — the paternal aunt on your dad's side. Contrast with 姨, which is your mother's sister; both are addressed as 姑姑/姨.

noun
(father's sister) aunt
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Examples

  • 姑姑
    Wǒ gū gu shì gè yī shēng.
    My aunt is a doctor.
  • 姑姑
    Míng tiān wǒ yào qù gū gu jiā chī fàn.
    Tomorrow I'm going to my aunt's house for dinner.
  • 姑姑
    gū gu Gěi wǒ mǎi le yì běn shū.
    My aunt bought me a book.

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